The secret meaning of the wedding in the Orthodox Church. How is a betrothal done? How is the wedding

Article topic: wedding in Orthodox Church- regulations. And I would like to tell you about weddings not just as a beautiful ceremony, but as a sacrament that can inexplicably and unknown to “people” affect your whole life. And not only for you, but also for the life of your children.

My grandmother told me that people get married not even for themselves, but for their children. Indeed, in the sacrament of the wedding, the couple is blessed for the birth and upbringing of children.

In the article I will tell you about the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church in plain language. And I will definitely answer all the questions that arise in preparation for the wedding. Also in the article you will find a video with the answers of the priest to all your questions about the wedding.

Notice the word "sacrament". It is this word that is intended to suggest that you should not get married if you do it not consciously, but at the insistence of your parents or because it is fashionable or so accepted. A wedding is one of the seven sacraments of the Orthodox Church, along with baptism, communion, and priesthood.

We've all heard the expression, "Marriages are made in heaven." But we have no time to think about what a secret is hidden in these words and important message day us.

We all want to live happily ever after with our loved ones, but neglect this simple and affordable opportunity to receive the sanctification of our union. To do this, you just need to seriously, consciously and thoughtfully prepare for the wedding.

What should be done before the wedding?

So how do you properly prepare for your wedding? The couple must take communion before the wedding. This can be done the day before or on the very day of the wedding at the morning liturgy (morning service). The wedding is usually performed immediately after the liturgy.

You need to prepare for communion: fast for 3 days, read special prayers - Adherence to Holy Communion, confess. Here is the answer to the question, is it necessary to fast before the wedding? If young people take communion on the wedding day, then fasting before the wedding (more precisely, before communion) is needed.

What do you need to get married in a church?

You need to buy in advance before the wedding:

Icons of the Savior and the Mother of God (icons must be consecrated, so it’s better to buy them not in a store, but in a Temple),
Wedding candles (beautiful wedding candles can also be bought at the Temple).
2 towels (towels), one for laying under the feet of the bride and groom, and the other for wrapping the hands of the bride and groom,
Wedding rings.

Who can be a witness at the wedding?

Previously, witnesses at the wedding were called guarantors and heirs. They were to instruct the young. Therefore, as witnesses, as a rule, they took experienced, family people. Now more often they take their friends as witnesses. A wedding without witnesses, at the request of the young, is also possible.

What days can you get married?

The basic rules to be followed are as follows. You can not get married on the days of all 4 fasts, as well as on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are also a few more days in the year when a wedding is not performed.

After the end of the wedding, a bell ringing is heard in honor of the birth new family and the guests congratulate the young.

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What rings are needed for a church wedding?

It used to be customary to buy wedding rings - gold for the groom and silver for the bride. Golden ring the bridegroom symbolized the brilliance of the Sun, and the wife's silver symbolized the light of the moon, shining with reflected light.

Now often buy both rings - gold. Rings can also be adorned with precious stones.

How to choose the right outfit for the bride?

What should be the wedding dress in the church? The dress should be light, not tight-fitting and no longer than the knee. Shoulders, arms, neckline should not be bare. If the dress is off the shoulder, use a cape.

The head must be covered. You can use a veil, scarf or cape with a hood. In the hands of the bride at the wedding is not a bouquet of flowers, but a wedding candle.

Do not make too bright makeup. Shoes are better to choose not very high heels because the wedding ceremony can last about an hour.

Young people and witnesses must have pectoral crosses.

Inform your guests about the rules of dress at the wedding. Women and girls should be in dresses with covered knees and shoulders. And also with a covered head.

How to celebrate a wedding? Congratulations on your wedding. What do they give for a wedding?

The sacrament of the wedding is joyful and solemn. It is customary after the end of the sacrament to continue the holiday at the table. But since a spiritual holiday is being celebrated, the feast should be modest and quiet. From this point of view, it is better to separate the wedding day and the wedding day in time.

In congratulations on the wedding, they usually wish salvation for the soul, congratulate on God's blessing, wish to live happily ever after, take care of each other, love and cherish. They want peace and peace of mind. It is also better to give spiritual gifts, for example, icons or spiritual books.

What do you need to get married in a church if you are already married?

If you are already married, no matter how old, and have come to a mutual decision to get married, congratulations. This is very beneficial for both you and your children. Our spiritual father says that marriage is even more important for children. because at the wedding, parents are blessed for the birth and upbringing of children.

For you yourself, the wedding is also very valuable, because now you will not live in fornication, but in a legal marriage made in heaven. And now God himself will bless your union.

For the wedding, you will need all the attributes described above in this article - the icons of the Savior and the Mother of God, 2 candles, towels (towels), rings. Rings can be the same ones you are wearing now. You need to agree in advance with the priest about the date and time. Prepare for communion (fast for 3 days, subtract the following for Holy Communion, confess). You can take communion on the day of the wedding or earlier. You can invite witnesses to the wedding. But you can get married without them.

When is the wedding not taking place?

The sacrament of marriage cannot be performed:

If the bride or groom is not baptized and is not going to be baptized before the wedding,
If the bride or groom announces that they are atheists,
If it turns out that the bride or groom was forced to come to the wedding by parents or someone else,
If the bride or groom has already been married three times (it is allowed to get married only 3 times, and in order to terminate the wedding must be good reason, for example, the betrayal of one of the spouses),
If the bride and groom are married to another (other), civil or church. First you need to dissolve a civil marriage and obtain permission from the bishop to dissolve the church marriage.
If the bride and groom are related by blood.

They often ask whether it is possible to get married for those who are in a civil marriage that is not registered in the registry office. In general, the church does not really welcome civil marriages, but still recognizes them. Moreover, the laws of marriage according to church canons and civil law differ. However, some churches ask for a marriage certificate.

I really hope that in this article "Wedding in the Orthodox Church - the rules" you have found answers to your questions. If you still have questions, ask them in the comments. If I don't know the exact answer, I'll ask my spiritual father.

I wish everyone to enjoy life, even rain and bread, to love and be loved!

Among the sacraments of the Orthodox Church special place takes the wedding ceremony. When united in a marriage union, a man and a woman take an oath of fidelity in Christ to each other. At this moment, God holds the young family together as a whole, blesses them on a joint path, the birth and upbringing of children according to the laws of Orthodoxy.

is an important and responsible step for believing Orthodox people. It is impossible to go through the sacrament simply for the sake of fashion or colorful memories of a spectacular ceremony. The ceremony is performed for those who are churched, that is, people baptized according to the rules of Orthodoxy, who are aware of the importance of creating a family in Christ.

On a sacred level, husband and wife become one. The priest reads, calls on God, asks him for mercy for the newly created family to become His part.

In Orthodoxy there is a concept: the family is the Small Church. The husband, the head of the family, is a type of the priest, Christ himself. The wife is the Church, betrothed to the Savior.

Why is it necessary for the family: the opinion of the church

The church opposes the spiritual life of the consumer society with marriage according to the tradition of Orthodoxy. The family in the life of a believer is a stronghold that bestows:

mutual support in everyday hardships;
a joint spiritual development;
educating each other;
joy mutual love blessed by God.

A married spouse is a companion for life. Spiritual forces received in the family, a person then transfers to social and state activities.

Scriptural meaning

For happy family life little carnal mutual love for each other. A special connection between husband and wife, the union of two souls appears after the wedding ceremony:

the couple receives the spiritual protection of the church, family union becomes a part of it;
the Orthodox family is a special hierarchy of the Small Church, where the wife submits to her husband, and the husband to God;
during the ceremony, the Holy Trinity is called to help the young couple, they ask her to bless the new Orthodox marriage;
children born in a married marriage receive a special blessing already at birth;
it is believed that if a married couple lives in observance of Christian laws, God himself takes her in his arms and carefully carries her through her whole life.

Just as in the Big Church they pray to God, so in the Small Church, which becomes a married family, the word of God must constantly sound. Obedience, meekness, patience with each other, humility become true Christian values in the family.

The power of the grace of the Lord is so great that, having received His blessing during the wedding ceremony, then the couple often devotes their aspirations to the Christian life with great zeal, even if the young people rarely attended the temple before. Such is the leadership of Jesus Christ, who became the owner of the Orthodox house.

Important! One of the main vows of a married couple is an oath of fidelity to each other until the end of their lives.

What gives and means for spouses?

Orthodox Christians should know that it is the wedding that seals the union of a man and a woman before God. The church does not conduct the ceremony if the couple has not legally registered the relationship. But one official registration is not enough for the union to be considered legalized by the church: an unmarried couple appears before God as strangers to each other.

The wedding gives a special blessing of heaven to the couple:

to life according to the precepts of Jesus Christ;
to a prosperous family life in spiritual unity;
for the birth of children.

There are frequent cases when people realize the importance of strengthening the union precisely by the church and come in order not only to observe a beautiful tradition, but to comprehend the deep sacred meaning of the ceremony.

Spiritual preparation

Before performing the ceremony, young people need to undergo special training:

keep fasting;
visit confession;
take communion;
read prayers, turning to God with a request to grant a vision of their sins, forgive them, teach how to atone;
you must definitely forgive all your enemies, ill-wishers, pray for them with Christian humility;
pray for all the people who, voluntarily or involuntarily, have been offended in life, ask God for forgiveness, the opportunity to atone for guilt.

Before the wedding, if possible, it is recommended to distribute all debts, make donations for charitable causes. The wedding is a Church Sacrament, the young should try to approach it with clear conscience with a calm heart.

What do couples need to know?

Additionally, you need to know some of the subtleties of the wedding ceremony, preparation for it:

Before the wedding itself, a young couple should fast for at least three days (or more). These days, you need to not only limit yourself to food, but also devote more time to prayer. You should also completely refrain from flat pleasures;
The groom is allowed to attend the wedding in an ordinary classic suit, but there are much more requirements for the bride's dress. It should be modest, exposing the back, neckline, shoulders is not allowed. Modern wedding fashion offers dresses of the most different colors, but the wedding dress should be modest, preferably in shades of white;
By Orthodox tradition the bride is not wearing a veil or covering her face. This symbolizes her openness to God and her future husband.

The wedding day must first be agreed with the priest. There are a number of restrictions on the ceremony. For example, they do not get married on fasting days, on many church holidays - Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, Ascension.

There are especially lucky days for the sacrament, for example, on Krasnaya Gorka or on the day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. The priest will tell you the best day for a particular couple to perform the wedding ceremony.

Useful video

The wedding is called a church marriage, in which the newlyweds testify their love before God. About what the wedding gives for the family and what is its meaning, in the video:

Conclusion

If young people love each other, consider themselves Orthodox Christians, a wedding is necessary. Marriage, sealed by the church, acquires a special blessing, the protection of God. He gives strength to a righteous family life according to the laws of Orthodoxy. Marriage is not easy beautiful tradition, and the exit of a young couple to new level relationship with God.

A century ago, the wedding ceremony was mandatory, today men and women enter into church marriage exclusively at will. Have you also decided to get married in a church in Moscow or the region? This is a serious step for which you should carefully prepare - I will tell you about everything you need.

Favorable days for a wedding, Krasnaya Gorka

Unlike ordinary weddings, the wedding ceremony is held on certain days and times of the day. Most auspicious days for weddings - Sundays, also church marriages are concluded on odd days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). And, on the contrary, it is impossible to get married on even days.

In 2018, there is a special date for a wedding in a church in Moscow - the Krasnaya Gorka holiday, which falls on April 15th. Since ancient times, this day was considered the best for a wedding, a marriage concluded on this holiday will be long, strong and happy.

The ceremony is held in the middle of the day, it takes at least two hours, which must be taken into account when preparing.

However, there are not only favorable days for a wedding, but also “forbidden” dates:

Christmas time (from the evening of 6 to 19 January 2018);
On the eve of the Meeting of the Lord (February 14);
On Cheese Week (seven days before the start of Lent, better known as Maslenitsa, in 2018 from February 12 to February 18);
On the Eve of the Annunciation Holy Mother of God(April 6);
AT great post(seven weeks before Easter, in 2018 from February 19 to April 7);
During the Easter week (in 2018 - from 9 to 15 April);
On the eve of the Ascension of the Lord (39th day after Easter, in 2018 - May 16);
On the eve and day of the Holy Trinity (49th and 50th days after Easter, in 2018 - May 26 and 27);
Petrov fast (begins on the second Monday after Trinity, in 2018 from June 04 to July 11);
In the Dormition Fast (from August 14 to 27);
On the eve and day of the Beheading of John the Baptist (September 10 and 11);
On the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin (September 20);
On the eve and day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 26 and 27);
On the eve of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos (October 13);
In the Christmas (or Filippov) fast (from November 28 to January 6).

If you decide to enter into an alliance in heaven, then we recommend choosing a date now, otherwise you simply will not be able to realize your plan.

How much does a wedding cost, preparation for the ceremony

The sacrament should be approached thoughtfully and seriously. It is recommended to visit the church to talk with the clergyman. You will agree on a date in advance and receive all the necessary instructions. And, of course, you will find out how much a church wedding costs - yes, even a church marriage is not free!

You should know what you need for the wedding, and prepare in advance. The list is quite wide:

Newlyweds and witnesses must be baptized Orthodox;
Having a marriage certificate;
Observance of church traditions. Before the ceremony, the newlyweds must confess, take communion and talk with their confessor, and fast for a while. And intimate relationships are prohibited during the day;
Need to purchase wedding items - wedding rings along with a towel (a special white towel), the horses of the Virgin and Jesus Christ, wedding candles;
Blessing from the clergyman for photo and video shooting. By the way, it is not necessary to choose a man and a woman as witnesses - it can be two men. Recall that the wedding in a church in Moscow takes several hours, during which the witnesses hold the crowns over the bride and groom - usually it is easier for men to cope with this task than for women.

The Church not only regulates the preparation and conduct of the wedding, but also puts prohibitions:

Wedding Prohibitions

It is forbidden to get married unbaptized or people of a different faith;
The rite is impossible without a preliminary visit to the registry office;
It is forbidden to marry blood relatives up to the 4th knee;
It is forbidden to marry people with too large a difference in age, and also if they have not reached the legal age;
It is forbidden to marry people with mental illness. Finally, among the prohibitions for marriage is marriage without the blessing of the parents.

Newlyweds wedding outfits

The church is quite loyal to the clothes and appearance of the newlyweds, but there are a few simple requirements.

It is better for the bride to come in a modest white dress of a modest cut, a veil or a scarf is required. Makeup is not forbidden, but it should not be modest. For the groom, everything is easier - he must come in a smart suit.

Therefore, when deciding what you need for a wedding, think about appropriate outfits.

Organization of the wedding

Thinking about the wedding, you need to take care of a lot of little things, they can easily be overlooked, which will spoil the impression of the sacrament. The services of a wedding planner will help solve this problem. I will do everything necessary for the quality preparation of the wedding - your union will be made in heaven, and the ceremony will leave only the best memories!

Wishing to combine the bonds of marriage, the couple can not only sign in the registry office, but also be combined with more subtle bonds - the bonds of spiritual marriage. From time immemorial, only the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church has sealed couples in marriage. To date, this tradition has become rare, but it is unjustified. Marriage contains a deep meaning, it is a serious and special life stage of each person, and therefore it requires the same special consolidation. It is necessary to touch the sacrament of the wedding in order to feel the full importance of the event. How it is done will be discussed later.

What is the sacrament of marriage and how does it work?

The sacrament of the wedding is a rite of unification of two people by marriage and the consecration of this marriage by divine grace. It is held in Orthodox churches for people who want to be united not only before the state, but also before God. it supreme manifestation trust, love for each other, because a wedding can be performed only once (occasionally two or three, but due to special circumstances). To arbitrarily break such bonds, to change, being in a spiritual marriage, is no longer a question of morality, but an act of sin. Therefore, the sacrament of a wedding is always a responsible step.

The wedding ceremony is structured in such a way as to inspire the future spouses with the importance of marriage, explain its meaning, prepare the young for proper family relationships, and direct them to spiritual development. The wedding allows you to cleanse the sinfulness of human unity, to transfer it through the line of sinfulness into the form of a pure, God-blessed marriage. This is manifested in the symbolism of the ceremony of betrothal and wedding. The sacrament of the wedding is now performed immediately after the betrothal ceremony, performing the following:

The Rules of the Great Church Sacrament in Orthodoxy

The sacrament of marriage is a rite that contains the fulfillment strict rules. The ceremony consists of 4 stages: betrothal, wedding, permission of crowns and prayer service. If earlier there was a time gap between the sacraments of betrothal and wedding, then today all stages more often merge into one, continuing each other. To perform the sacrament of the wedding, a friend and friend (witnesses, or godparents) can be appointed. Special dates are selected because not all days the wedding ceremony can be performed. The young prepare for the sacrament by fasting, by being in prayer.

The sacrament of the wedding is a spiritual act, and therefore should be performed with meekness and dignity. The Church is moving forward modern traditions, allowing photography and video filming during the sacrament, however, talking, laughing, walking around the temple, turning your back on the images, or simply serving time until the end of the event is strictly prohibited.

What needs to be purchased before the ceremony?

In order to carry out the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church, it is necessary to have some items that carry a sacred meaning and are directly involved in the process of performing the ceremony:

Two icons - Mother of God and the Savior. Previously, such icons were inherited, but if they are not, then it is necessary to purchase them.
Rings (consecrated). Previously, gold (for the groom) and silver (for the bride) were taken, in the process of exchanging rings during the betrothal, the wife remains gold, the husband - silver, which symbolically demonstrates the basis of relationships in marriage. Modern practice allows both young people to have gold rings, to buy items adorned with stones.

What do witnesses need to know?

Witnesses, who, according to church tradition, are called godparents, are guarantors, helpers for a young family. They, like godparents, should take care of the spiritual development of the young in their marriage. In the past, it was customary to choose as successors people who were experienced in family affairs, trustworthy, so that they can become faithful advisers on the path of becoming a new family. Now it can be people of any age, but with the right attitude to business.

Previously, they vouched for the marriage, signing in the register of births, but in our time, when a church marriage has only a spiritual meaning, but not legal force, the presence of godparents is not necessary. However, they are still entrusted with helping the young during the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church - holding the crowns while walking around the lectern. Witnesses must remember that they must be responsible for their task, be not indifferent to the future family, be baptized and believing people, behave meekly, with reverence during the ceremony.

How is a betrothal done?

The sacrament of betrothal is an obligatory stage of marriage, which secures the right of the groom to the bride and vice versa, this is the moment of creating a couple before the Lord, blessing her, as well as time for moral preparation for the wedding, for thinking about the essence of marriage. The sacrament of betrothal is performed in the church, on the eve or on the day of the wedding. The sacrament of the wedding is a logical continuation of the betrothal, and can be performed immediately after it, however, the earlier the young get engaged, the more time the couple will have to realize the importance of the wedding, to prepare for it. Stages:

What should be the wedding meal?

After the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church, it is customary to hold a wedding meal in honor of the accomplished marriage of the young, during which their relatives, friends, and other invitees can convey congratulations to the newlyweds, rejoice for them, and give gifts. The church meal, according to Christian custom and signs, should be modest and decent. Not allowed: excessive use of alcoholic beverages, utter vulgarity, use indecent words, sing immodest songs, dancing is loose.

What can hinder Christian marriage?

Any Christian can combine himself in church marriage through the sacrament of a wedding in the Orthodox Church, but there are some exceptions. So, it is not allowed to get married in the Orthodox Church:

People who at the time of the wedding are married to another person, and not to the one they are going to marry.
People who are related to each other by blood or spiritual relationship (godparent).
People who marry more than three times.
People who have already been married and have not asked the bishop for the dissolution of the church marriage (allowed up to 3 times, last time cannot lead to a new marriage).
People who have not been baptized.
People who are unbelievers or were forced by the future spouse to the sacrament of the wedding.

On certain days of the year: during all major fasts, on Easter and cheese weeks, from Christmas to Epiphany, on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, on the eve of the twelfth and great church holidays, on the eve and on the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist (August 29 and September 11), as well as the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14 and 27). Exceptions can only be made by decision of the acting bishop.
Spiritual persons.
Minors, as well as those whose age has gone beyond the marriage threshold (60 years for women, 70 for men).
Those whose marriage was not blessed by their parents (if they are Orthodox).
Newlyweds with different faiths.
Those who became the culprit of the dissolution of a past marriage (for example, cheaters).

Wedding preparation video

Preparation for the sacrament of the wedding - a combination of young church marriage. Preparation must be taken seriously, thoughtfully, understanding the deep meaning of the sacrament. The purpose of preparing for the sacrament of the wedding in the Orthodox Church is spiritual cleansing young, understanding the sacred task of marriage. This is a mandatory communion, confession, fasting, prayers that will help to correctly carry out the transition of the young to another stage of life, to give the unity of people a sacred, and not a sinful character. You can learn more about how to properly prepare for the sacrament of the wedding by watching the video:

What gives a person a wedding? The question is difficult. One is a lot. A sense of spiritual unity, an understanding of the importance of marriage, the strength to overcome life's troubles. It’s as if it doesn’t give anything to others: as the spouses lived in eternal quarrels and squabbles, they continue to gnaw at each other. Still others run away altogether, “dropping” their crowns… So what is the meaning of the sacrament of the Church and why is it that a married family in Orthodoxy is considered the pinnacle of matrimony, although the Church recognizes the legality of a marriage officially registered by the state?

The meaning of marriage in the temple

What does a wedding bring to a family? Alas, when today's newlyweds rush to the temple, they rarely ask themselves this question. Someone is pushed to the altar by the example of friends; someone is persuaded by believing parents; someone follows a random spiritual impulse ... Meanwhile, the sacrament of a wedding is a serious and deeply spiritual act, which must be approached with a full understanding of what you are doing. Its meaning is:

In getting two loving people God's blessing for the construction of a new family, the birth and upbringing of children.
In the spiritual and bodily union of previously alien men and women into “one flesh”, in order to go through earthly life together with all its difficulties and trials and unite in Eternity.
In creating a union similar to the union of Christ and the Church, where the husband loves and protects his wife more than life, as Christ loves the Church. And the wife, in turn, obeys her husband, just as the Church obeys Christ, respects and trusts him.

It is still not clear what gives the spouses a wedding, because the desire to live up to gray hair in love and understanding, to take care of each other, to equally share joys and sorrows is characteristic of all lovers? .. But falling in love is a passing feeling. As soon as he cools down a bit, many are ready to destroy the marriage, confident that they have met the wrong person. In our time, it is considered the norm not to “rape” oneself, but to run away as soon as possible and look for the next life partner, with whom everything will definitely work out ... Thanks to this approach, other newlyweds do not even try to solve the everyday problems that have arisen, preferring to get rid of them in one fell swoop. As the saying goes, "to break is not to build."

Marriage helps spouses realize the importance of a marriage for life. Truly believing husband and wife always remember the mission that they have entrusted to themselves. After all, they gave the word to God himself to stay together, which means they will do everything possible to keep the promise!

However, one should not think that married families are based solely on fear of punishment for breaking vows. The meaning of the invisible bonds that bind spouses is much more subtle.

What holds together a married union?

There are young people who are sincerely sure that a wedding guarantees a happy marriage. Say, they stood in front of the icons, exchanged rings and that's it. Get a certificate with a seal and a firm promise to live happily ever after! Of course it isn't. Married couples have the same difficulties, quarrels, a desire to quit everything, heading different tracks like in any family. However, believing spouses cope with problems, remembering that God's grace is always invisibly present between them, with which everything is possible to do. Just put in the effort! It is both a kind of support and endless source spiritual strength and patience, and an eternal reminder of the love that brought you to the altar. With such support, you can overcome any worldly troubles.

Marriage and eternal life

With earthly existence is more or less clear. And what gives the wedding after death? For example, Christ himself in one of the parables said that for the resurrected there would no longer be the concept of “husband” and “wife”, and the existence of people would become like an angelic one. Does this mean that the sacred bonds of marriage will be broken, and the former spouses will become strangers to each other? Naturally, no. Love, warmth and a sense of spiritual unity will remain with you in eternal life, no matter how your existence is transformed. No wonder that the main symbol of marriage is the wedding ring, which has no end! What unites once on earth, under the singing of psalms and the prayers of a priest, goes indestructibly into Eternity.

Believers say that getting married in a church gives strength to keep love on earth and the hope of reuniting with a loved one after death. However, God gives real family happiness, love and true intimacy only to those spouses whose efforts he sees. Keep this in mind and do not give up if your family boat inadvertently scrapes the bottom against the rocks of domestic problems. Together, and with God's grace, you will overcome them.